[Dynagroove] why Daft Punk?

[steven b.]

then do it, and keep doin it..
you've made quite a contribution to this discussion with your opinion..
as for me i'm buggerin off to listen to strictly "IDM"  now.
haha
; }~

>From: "Justin Ream" <justin.ream at gmail.com>
>To: "steven b." <spatiel at hotmail.com>
>CC: shawnwhitson at gmail.com, dynagroove at dynagroove.com
>Subject: Re: [Dynagroove] why Daft Punk?
>Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:57:42 -0700
>
>I really resisted replying to your first jackass post.  But I got to say
>something now.
>
>You come on here and slag everyone for their musical taste and wanting to 
>go
>to Daft Punk, and then when everyone gave you a pretty good reason why they
>like Daft Punk and went to the show.  And then you go and backpedal and 
>give
>Daft Punk and their fans a backhanded compliment by attributing it to
>nostalgia.  Really nice.  Good work.
>
>I went to the Daft Punk show, I fucking love those guys, I like all sorts 
>of
>different music - from old jazz to orchestra music to minimal techno to
>disco house all the way to punk music.  I remember hearing their tracks way
>back in the 90s and hearing that shit always put a smile on my face.  It's
>feel good music that actually has a bit of complexity that you'd listen to
>if you weren't being such a punk about it.  On top of that, they've grown 
>as
>artists and taken their music in different directions as the times changed.
>What more can you ask for?  If it doesn't resonate with you, then go bugger
>off.
>
>Take your intellectual piss snobbery elsewhere.  I'd rather go listen to
>Discovery for the nth time.
>
>-Justin
>
>On 7/24/07, steven b. <spatiel at hotmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > shawn,
> > You're right, I hear what you're saying. Simplicity usually works better
> > for
> > dance music.
> > Don't get me wrong, I am a fan
> > and have bought some of their tunes days ago. I guess I am not a fan of
> > arena's and crowd's.
> > I do give them credit since they are incorporating analog gear into 
>their
> > show instead of running everthing from a laptop. I am just surprised at
> > how
> > they have achieved rockstar status, when their formula is widely used, 
>and
> > doesn't give me that same feeling after a few listens. I was trying to
> > figure what was that missing element that elevated them to that next
> > level,
> > rocking arenas and cashing huge checks. It appears the nostalgia factor
> > gives people something they can relate to, and occupies a special place 
>in
> > their heart so they forget about most of  the other parts of the 
>equation?
> > I guess triggering a happy memory, or being taken back to a certain 
>point
> > in
> > time is a powerful quality of emotion, where money is no longer of
> > importance..
> >
> > cheers,
> > estvn
> >
> > >From: "Shawn Whitson" <shawnwhitson at gmail.com>
> > >To: dynagroove at dynagroove.com
> > >Subject: [Dynagroove] why Daft Punk?
> > >Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:44:52 -0700
> > >
> > >Steven, I think you're over analyzing it. Daft Punk has been around for 
>a
> > >long time, and for some of us hold a very sentimental value. Not
> > everything
> > >you listen to, or go see has to be ground breaking. Sometimes you just
> > have
> > >to let go and enjoy things for what they are. More heart, less brain.
> > >
> > >-Shawn
> > >
> >
> > 
> >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date:
> > >Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:58:09 +0000
> > >From: "steven b." <spatiel at hotmail.com>
> > >Subject: Re: [Dynagroove] why DAFT PUNK?
> > >To: aaron at tohzt.com, dynagroove at dynagroove.com
> > >Message-ID: <BAY110-F21980C0C03038F39107CA0B9F40 at phx.gbl>
> > >Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
> > >
> > >can someone please help me understand what all the daft punk hype is
> > about?
> > >What is it about them that makes you willing to shell out big buck$$ 
>for
> > >tix
> > >to
> > >be in a giant sports arena to hear their tunes?
> > >no disrepect to them, but to me it is nothing really new or
> > groundbreaking.
> > >I hear their music moreless as sample laden filtered disco. obviously
> > >catchy, but in a
> > >ringtone/jingle sort of way.
> > >Can you point out to me what part of their frequently used formula
> > >gets you so excited, and makes you eager to spend money to see them?
> > >robot voice/vocoder?
> > >robot costume?
> > >instruments?
> > >bass?
> > >filters?
> > >message?
> > >what does it for you?
> > >
> > >i will then apply this newfound knowledge into hearding the masses!
> > >thanks!
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